Lidl, the German supermarket chain, has announced wage increases for its staff in Spain. The company employs around 151,000 people in the country. The raise, negotiated with the unions in mid-2022, will apply from 2023 onward. This year, employees will see an average salary increase of 3.5%, with guaranteed minimum rises of at least 3% in 2024 and 2025.
The changes extend beyond base pay. Other compensation elements, including paid leave and rules around holiday work, have been updated to reflect stronger recognition of effort and coverage on busy days. There is also a move to broaden protections for younger workers, with the maximum age for minors assigned to Lidl jobs increasing to 14, up from 12, and a corresponding obligation to request shorter working hours when needed.
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How much do Lidl employees earn?
Lidl positions in stores such as cashiers, stock replenishment staff, and warehouse clerks carry annual base wages around 16,927 euros. For Group III roles, the hourly rate is 9.43 euros.
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Group II employees serving as Store Manager Assistants have annual salaries of about 22,366 euros, which equates to roughly 12.46 euros per hour. Store Assistants in the same group earn about 19,171 euros per year, or roughly 10.86 euros per hour.
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Store Managers in Group I are paid about 27,158 euros per year, equivalent to around 15.13 euros per hour.
The latest collective bargaining agreement outlines minimum wage benchmarks for each occupational group, with additional salary supplements applied based on role and tenure.
For workers who must cover night shifts from 22:00 to 06:00, overtime pay is higher than daytime rates, reflecting the extra demands of late hours.
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In addition to the twelve monthly payments, Lidl workers receive two supplementary paychecks, one in June and another in December. Employees may opt to divide these two extra payments across the year into monthly installments if they prefer.
The trend at Lidl is part of a broader movement across the sector. Other chains, including DAY, have also reached wage agreements with unions for increases this year and introduced additional bonuses. These changes are designed to bolster purchasing power and reward overtime, aligning compensation with the rising cost of living.